Hotel Director of Sales

Hotel Director Of SalesA national Hotel Management Group seeks an experienced Hotel Director Of Sales with full-service hotel experience to lead its Sales efforts for an IHG Hotel in the Jacksonville, FL area. The ideal candidate will possess a strong tenure with IHG at full-service properties. We are looking for a Hotel Ambassador and Team Builder to establish a high level of rapport with clients. Are you looking for a new opportunity with a stable company with a great culture that offers opportunities for growth? If so, please submit your resume today!Benefits:Salary - $70,000 to $75,000Commission programHealth, Dental, & VisionPTO401kResponsibilities:Responsible for the overall success of the Sales and Marketing team to maximize total revenue and ensure sales goals are met and exceededEstablished client base and cultivated relationships, building business, and providing a stable and positive work environment for the teamSpend a significant amount of time out of the hotel surveying market and comp set/neighboring hotels, researching new clients/opportunities, and knowing the market and its environmentObserve local trends in the marketConduct sales calls, promote the hotel, and review competition reader boards to develop leads.Supporting and Developing the Sales ManagersQualifications:Minimum 2 years of Sales experienceIHG Sales experienceMust currently be working for an IHG brandTechnology experience - Delphi, Opera, Meeting Broker, Agency360/Demand360, or similar hotel systems is a plusExperience in Budget Preparation, Forecasting, Revenue Generation, Analytics, Coaching, and management of Sales TeamsAny combination of education and training within hotel sales may also be considered or other sales experiencePast hotel Director of Sales experience is a plus!4-year College Degree or Equivalent experience preferredKnowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interactAbility to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs, and resolve complaintsAbility to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspectionsDetail-oriented.